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“And say what?” asked Seb “If he askswent, I’ll have to tell hiht the car to a halt outside the Manor House “What time did you say he was likely to call?”

“His flight’s at four, so I suppose it will be some time around three”

Seb looked at his watch “Don’t worry, I’ll co by then”

Harry didn’t need to check in his luggage because he’d only brought an overnight bag He knew exactly what he needed to do froh tiht across the continent If the impossible had happened and Emma had lost the vote, then it wouldn’tthe next train back to Bristol

“This is the first call for all passengers on BOAC flight 726 to Leningrad Would you please ht is now boarding”

Harry strode across to the nearest phone booth, clutching a handful of coins He dialed his hoh money to allow him three minutes

“Bristol 4313,” said a voice he recognized immediately

“Seb, hi What are you doing at home?”

“Helping Muood news herself”

“This is the second call for passengers traveling to Leningrad on BOAC flight number…”

“Hello, darling,” said Elad you called, because—” The line went dead

“Eain, but there was still no response and he didn’t have enough coins left over to call a second time

“This is the third and final call for passengers on BOAC flight 726 to Leningrad”

Harry replaced the receiver, trying to recall Seb’s exact words—“Helping Muood news herself” When Emma had come on the line, she had sounded unusually cheerful She must have won the vote, Harry concluded Despite this, he hesitated for a moment